| Alfred Cartier | |
| Birth Name: | Alfred Louis François Cartier |
| Birth Date: | 17 February 1841 |
| Birth Place: | Paris, Île-de-France, France |
| Death Place: | Paris, Île-de-France, France |
| Resting Place: | Cimetière des Gonards |
| Nationality: | French |
| Years Active: | 1874-1925 |
| Known For: | Owning and leading Cartier |
| Children: | 4 |
Alfred Louis François Cartier (February 17, 1841 – October 15, 1925) was a French businessman, jeweler and second generation heir of the world renowned jewelry house Cartier.[1] [2] He is the only son of Louis François Cartier and father of Louis, Pierre Camille and Jacques Cartier. He was a prominent member of the Cartier family.
Cartier was born February 17, 1841, in Paris, France to Louis Francois and Antoinette (née Guermonprez) Cartier. His father was the founder of Cartier, who hailed from a modest Parisian background.
See main article: Cartier (jeweler). In 1874, Alfred took over the family business, from his father, and set his sights on the international expansion of the brand. As the sole male heir to Cartier, it became a family affair to develop the company internationally and become one of the top brands in jewelry on a global scale. His sons, Louis, Pierre and Jacques, all became involved in the family business.[3]
In 1874, Cartier married Amélie Alice Griffefeuille. The couple had four children;